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Friday, July 2, 2010

Night before last, I nestled down into our sofawith my brand spankin' new copy ofSomerset Life.I found it at my lovely Books-A-Million and was so glad!!!I love this magazine and have enjoyed each and every issue.I've been so fortunate to have had some of my artwork publishedin Somerset Life and that is ALWAYS wonderful!

I love seeing many of my precious blog friends between the pages.Some for their pure style and inspiration ~

And some for their amazing way of making everyday items beautiful.

And even some for their beautiful artwork and handiwork ~

It's always chock full of ideas that you caneven adapt to the supplies you have on hand.

And as ALWAYS the photography is gorgeous.

Towards the end of the magazine (sad time)I was relishing each and every page andcame to an article about transforming lampshades ~I didn't read it because I always look at the photos first!

Beautiful fabrics and ruffles draped around the frames were beautiful ~

And I turned the page to the last part of the article....I stop.These look QUITE familiar to me!WHAT???The lace lampshades were my submissions about three years ago!!!!I didn't even know they were going to be in this issue either!I didn't write the article for these but theyreally did well describing how I made my altered lampshades.

Crazy, huh???I usually receive a complimentary issue in the mail acouple of weeks before the magazine hits the news stands butfor some reason didn't this time.

Sooooooo ~ I'm glad I bought it so I could see my stuff in it!!!

These are mine below:

It really is another gorgeous issue.If you decide to go out and buy one, you won't be disappointed!!!

43 comments:

Good morning and congratulations. What a thrill, especially as you were not expecting it. I love all the Somerset magazines, but they are very difficult to get hold of here in the UK. I've managed to get a few on e-bay, but DH says, (roars) HOW much for a magazine. You just can't explain things like that to men, can you? Oh well, I've enjoyed looking at your pics. Well done.

Hi Dawn,I am going to order a copy of this magazine because I cannot find it around here. I know so many of our bloggy friends are often featured.And there you are! Didn't know you were so famous, did you. I need to get a up close and personal look at your lovely lampshades, so I'll be gettin a copy soon.

Congratulations Dawn! How fun to find your lampshades so unexpectedly! They are absolutely gorgeous, like everything your artist hand creates! The issue looks as delicious and inspiring as ever and I'm excited to get my hands on it too as I have an ad in this one! Guess I better plan a trip to Books-a-million today!

For your readers outside the U.S. I'd love to suggest a visit to a lovely online boutique owned by Tedi Mercer, called Petite Bookstore. She offers all the Stampington publications and ships International for $15 and to Canada for $11. http://www.petitebookstore.com/shopping/somerset_publications/page_1.aspx

Thank you Dawn for the great post and beautiful images. I'm going to have to check the thrift stores for lampshades as I just received a box full of amazing laces trims from a friend! Have a wonderful Fourth of July weekend my Georgia friend!

I think it's time for me to make a run to the local Hastings store and grab up the latest issue for the long restful holiday weekend ahead...my birthday present to myself, tee hee! You are such a sweet celebrity and I always get a rush of inspiration when I read your blog! Thanks for sharing your many talents with us all!

Congrats on another artful adventure achievement! My husband and I are having a date day today and I think I'll slyly slip in a book store trip so I can snag a copy! The lamp shades are just beautiful as is all your work. Have a happy and safe 4th of July!

Well, congratulations again. Will have to get a copy to fully enjoy the lampshades. I have an old lampshade void of its original covering. Have been meaning to do something with it. This may be what I need to do.

Well, I'm going to have to buy it now! : ) Peeks at all those pictures make it tempting to sit and savor over the weekend. I hope they at least mentioned your name in the article or by the pictures of yours.

Dear Dawn, Nothing makes me happier than seeing the work of someone I admire in the pages of a magazine or book. Someday, I hope to see an entire book of your beautiful art. Have a wonderful holiday! Love, Penny

Well my first thought was, did they give you credit for the lampshades. Then in the next photo with the article, I could see they did.So, congratulations sometimes surprises are the nicest things.Debbie

Hi Dawn... Stopping by to wish you a very pleasant Fourth Of July weekend filled with many blessings... The shades are very lovely... It is rather unusal for this length of time and you to not be aware of the publishing but also a pleasant suprise.... Your art is always a treat for the eye....

Thanks for the sweet comments about Hubby! I will try to keep everyone posted. And for telling me Somerset Life was out. I LOVE that magazine!!!! In fact, I think it's a favorite & wish they did it quarterly too. Have a fun & safe 4th! HUGS! Charlene

Dawn,You are so funny, I can so see you kicked up on the couch with Noah saying 'OMG, that's my lampshade'!!! You shoulda got your freebie, not fair! What amazing shades those are Dawn, I love them. You used some great lace on those bad-boys! Lisa

Dawn, sweetie, congratulations -again-I just also got my copy from Stampington, but have had no time for looking throug it, this week, with my little ones here,--I will look so forward reading all, about your so beautifull lampshades in lace, when returning home monday,-after traveling to Copenhagen with the two children.I have had the most wonderfull week, with them, and will feel terribly "allone" when they are home again,-but I looks forward creating again.Big hug, and love to you, dear.Dorthe

Gorgeous- can't wait to get mine. I've submitted a few things- one to be published in GreenCraft in Aug. Too bad they didn't notify you. I'd love to KNOW beforehand if they are publishing. Must have been an oversight, huh? Think I'll run out and get my copy today!

Funny story....I am selling the Somerset Life and Somerset Studio in the store now and am so happy I am (so are customers) they are alittle surprised to see it there and pleased at the same time. Thank you for all your inspiration Dawn...XO, Judy

I was just dropping in to wish you and yours the happiest Independence Day. May your day be full! May you enjoy laughter shared with family, great food shared with friends, fireworks to make you gasp, a lump in your throat at the anthem, and a full and grateful heart at all we have been given. Happy Fourth of July, my friend!

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About Me

My name is Dawn Edmonson. I'm a wife for 36 years to the same wonderful man, mother to five great boys ranging in age from 34 to 19 years old and grandmother to one precious little girl and two sweet little boys. We have a Devon Rex cat and a crazy little Jack Russell/
Chihuahua mix puppy who will steal your heart.
I love to create one-of-a-kind artwork to sell in my Etsy shop. I enjoy keeping up with my blog and am amazed at the inspiration I get from others blogs and sweet comments that are left for me. I am drawn to all things old, with plenty of character and enjoy using small, antique trinkets in my artwork. Being able to create is truly my bliss.